without recourse

prepositional phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see without, recourse.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see without, recourse.

    For the first time in many decades... those convicted under rules found not to produce fair and reliable verdicts will be left without recourse in federal courts.

    2021, Edwards v. Vannoy (U.S. Supreme Court No. 19–5807), Justice Kagan dissenting
  2. businessWritten on a bill of exchange to indicate that the buyer might not be paid back.
Cite this entry
APA

without recourse. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20recourse

MLA

“without recourse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20recourse. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “without recourse,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20recourse.

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